VietNamNet Bridge – The first ice-skating rink in Vietnam has been inaugurated in HCM City as a new play ground for local youth.

The country’s only ice-skating facility is kept at a temperature of 180C.

Structural components and rental equipment conform to international standard, are worth around US$ 300.000 andwere imported from the US, according to center’s director.

The first ice rink opened in HCM City’s Ho Ky Hoa Park in 1997 but was closed shortly thereafter.

Use of the facilities costs VND50,000 (US$2.5) per person, per 90 minutes and it includes ice-skates rental.